Heating system.



F. H. NEUBERGER.

HEATING SYSTEM.

APPLIGATION FILED ocT. 5, 1912A 1,1 17,425. Patented Nov. 17, 1914. 2 SHEETS- SHEET 1.

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F. H. NBUBBRGER.

HEATING SYSTEM.

APPLICATION FILED oo'r. 5. 1912.

1,1 17,425. Patented Nov. 17, 1914.

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wimax' ATTORNEYS FRANKLIN H. NEUBERGER, OF JEFFERSONVILLE, NEW YORK.

HEATING SYSTEM.

Specication of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 17, 19214;

Application filed October 5, 1912. Serial No. 724,050.

To all ze/wm it may concern Beit known that I, FRANKLIN H. NEU- nnaonn, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Jeffersonville, in the county of Sullivan and State of New York7 have invented a new and Improved Heating Sysa heatino s stem in the walls of a buildin@ b C by arranging smoke and heat conducting pipes in the walls, together with a plurality of bathing plates and radiating members arranged opposite the baffling plates so that as the heat from the furnace passes upward through thewall the same is deflected at any point desired for heating the radiating surfaces and consequently causing the heating of the room or space in which the radiating surface is located.

A still further object of the invention is to provide in a concrete wall formed of hollow tiles or bloc ts a heating device presenting a smoke and heat conducting pipe extending from near the bottom of the wall to the upper edge and with openings at any desired interval having arranged therein a radiating plate and preferably a pair of baffling dampers which `may be operated for causing the smoke and heat to pass in a tortuous passageway by the radiating plate so as to heat the same, or may be adjusted for permitting a direct draft from the furnace.

In carrying out the objects of the invention, any desired structure of `wall may be used provided the same is formed with a passageway from the furnace to the upper edge of the wall, and with openings at desirable intervals. In the passageway in the wall a lireproof lining is preferably arranged and also in this opening bathing dampers are arranged opposite each of the room openings. A covering plate or radiating member is provided which covers each of these room openings and against which the heated gas strikes when the battling dampers are arranged in a certain manner,

so that the heat may be transmitted intoa room through the radiating members. By this construction and arrangement it will be observed that the heat from the hot gas and the smoke from the furnace are utilized for heating the radiating surfaces and consequently all of the heat units produced by the furnace are used at some point of the system. It is designed that one or more radiating plates may be provided for each room on each of the floors according to the amount of heat desired or found necessary.

A practical embodiment of the invention is represented in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, in which similar characters of reference indicate correspondingparts in all the views.

Figure l is a fragmentary front view of a wall, furnace, and associated parts, disclosing certain features of the invention; Fig. 2 is a section through Fig. l approximately on line Q--2, the furnace beine shown in elevation; Fig. f3 is an enlarged sectional View approximately onthe line 3-3 of Fig. 2; Fig. ft is a section through Fig. 3 approximately on the line 4l-4; Fig. 5 is a section through Fig. 3 on the line SM5; Fig. G is a detail view of one of the dampers disclosed in Fig. 5; Fig. 7 is a plan View of the remaining damper shown in Fig. 5; Fig. S is a detail fragmentary perspective view showing the connection between the dampers and their pivotal members; Fig. 9 is a view similar to Fig. l except that the same is shown on a reduced scale and disclosing a slightly modified form of the invention; Fig. 10 is a view similar to Fig. 9 but. disclosing a further modified form of the invention; Fig. 1l is an enlarged sectional view through a heating panel supporting frame and associated parts; and Fig. 12 is a view similar' to Fig. 5 except that the same shows a slightly modified form of the invention.

Referring to the accompanying drawings by numerals, l indicates a wall formed preferably of a plurality of concrete blocks 2, as shown more particularly in Fig. 4l, in which a plurality of openings 3 are provided. Fositioned in the wall 1 and extending through any of the openings 3,is alining pipe or tube 4: of ireproof material which extends from near the bottom of the wall t-o the top. This liningis preferably arranged in acentral opening 3 though the same may be arranged in any of the other openings dethe wall 1.

sired. On each floor room openings may be provided which extend from the pipe or tube 4 into the respective rooms past which the pipes project. Any desired number of these openings may be provided and may be arranged in line, as shown in Figs. 1 and 9, or may be arranged in pairs, as vshown in Fig. 19. At the bottom of the lining 4 is provided an opening 6 and a covering 7 therefor whereby the lining may be cleaned out at any time. Arranged at any desired point above the opening 6 is an opening 8 to which pipe 9 is connected, the pipe 9 being also connected with the furnace 10 so as to receive the smoke and hot gases therefrom. A suitable damper 11 is provided in pipe 9 so as to control the draft of the furnace. It will be Aobserved that in this form of furnace there is no air radiator and no heated air passes into any of the rooms directly from the furnace but all of the heat units possible are caused to pass through pipe 9 into the lining` `4 and from thence upward toward the upper edge of As the smoke-and hot gases pass upward from the lining 4 the same strike a baffling damper 12 and are deflected outwardly into one of the openings 3 and against a radiating plate 13. This plateof course receives and radiates a certain quantity of heat into the room. The remaining heated gases, smoke, etc., are allowed to pass downwardly into the space 14 between the damper 12 and damper 15. After 'passing the lower point of ydamper 15, the heated gases and smoke pass upwardly until the same strikes the damper 12 where the same are again deflected against a second radiating plate 13. The remaining heated gases and smoke passes around the damper 15 and from thence up the lining 4 to the second iioor of the building. Here the heated gases and smoke may be caused to impinge against radiating plates as 13, 13. After 'this the remaining smoke and heated gases, if any. are allowed to escape out of the top of the lining 4 which is preferably formed in the shape of a chimney. Vhen the fire in the furnace 10 is first started the dampers 12 and 15, as well as the damper 1.1, are set so as to allow a direct draft out of the lining 4. However, after the fire has been started the dampers 12 and 15 are adjusted for causing the heat to be deflected against the radiating pla-tes. If it is found that there is more heat being provided than desired, the lire may be regulated by thev damper 11 and by suitable slides in the door 16 of the furnace, the slides in the door 16 being of any usual or preferred construction.

In forming the radiating `plates 13, 1 3', and other similar plates, the same are pref` erably formed from sheet metal, and are preferably stamped so as to present a pleasing configuration. The edges of the plates 13 are fitted into the notches 17 in the frame 18 which is fitted into the respective openings 5 and held therein by cement or in any other desired way. A binding strip 19 is provided for clamping the edges of the plates 13 in place, the same being in turn held in place by any desired number of screws 20. l

The construction, arrangement and o-peration of the shutters 12 and 15 .are more clearly shown inFigs. 3, 4, and 5, to which reference is now made. VEach of the shutters is provided with-a pair of journal ineinbers 21 which have a slot22 (F ig. 8) so as to permit the journal members to slide or be telescoped over the edge of the shutters. The members 21 are alsoprovided with suitable slots 23 and 24 through which are passed suitable clamping bolts or screws 25 and 26. One end of each of the bars 21 has a slot 27 formed therein designedto fit over a pin28 in an enlargement or head 29 of shaft 30. The respective shafts 30 are journaled in suitable sleeves 31 mounted in the respective blocks 2 so as to properly provide a bearing surface for members 30 in order to allow a proper pivotal movement of the shutters. One of the shafts or journal members 30 of each of the shutters are provided with a crank 32 which is pivotally connected with an actuating rod 33. The actuating rod 33 has connected therewith a lever 34 extending through a slot 35 in the wall 14 whereby whenever vthe lever 34 -is moved, the rod 33 will be moved and the respective shutters will be adjusted accordingly. By providing the member 21 with slots 23 and 24, the same may be easily placed in position and removed whenever desired. It will also vbe observed that the shutters 12 are tapered at their lower ends lso as to properly lit the contour of the rear surfaces ofthe lining 4 in order to prevent the passage of any smoke or heated gases except over the upper edge of the shutter or baffling member.

1n the modifiedl form of the invention shown in Fig. 9, a plurality of plates 12 are shown in a single row for a single room whereby only a single flue or lining 4 is necessary. However, in Fig. 10 a modified structure is .shown wherein the plates 12 are larranged in pairs and a pair of iiues or lining pipes 4 are necessary.

1n constructing a heatingsystem embodying the invention, blocks as shown in Fig. 1 are preferably to be used, but other forms of blocks .may lbe used and also other forms of walls may be used from that shown in Figs. 1 and 2, vprovided a -iiue or lining pipe 4 is used, together with the openings 5.

and the various constructions associated therewith. By arranging the flue or lining pipe 4 as described, all of the heat units or substantially all of the heat units, are caused to enter therein and consequently must be dissipated or utilized at some point. The baflling shutters l2 and 15 are arranged at desired points for directing this heated matter to the points desired to be heated whereby a proper heat is provided for the various rooms of any building in which the system is installed. It will also be noted that the heat applied as described will not vitiate the air as the heat is of the radiating variety and will only heat what air there is in the room without adding either vitiated air or fresh air to the room.

In the construction of the radiating plates 13, the same may be plain or provided With any desired configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is also contemplated to corrugate or bend in any desired shape this plate so as to provide a greater or less amount of radiating surface. It will also be observed that any desired number of pipes9 could be connected with the furnace 10 for supplying heat to various pipes or tubes l so as to supply heat to rooms in any part of the house With Which the furnace 10 is assoeiated.

In F ig. 12 a slightly modified structure is shown to that disclosed in Fig. 5, in which the baffling dampers 15 and 15 are connected together by a link 36 so that the dampers will operate in unison. In order to cause a proper operation of these baliling dampers, a link 37 is pivotally connected to the damper 15 and is also pivotally connected to the reciprocating operating rod 3S which extends through a suitable aperture provided in the frame 18. The rod 38 is designed to snugly fit the aperture in the frame 38 so as to prevent any smoke or other matter from passing therethrough. A removable knob 39 is connected to the rod 38 in any desired manner, as for instance by being threaded thereon. By this construction and arrangement each of the radiating plates may be controlled independently for varying the amount of heat provided in any one room. In connection with controlling` the heat, it Will be noted that the amount of heat supplied to the pipe or tube 1 may be regulated by the damper 11 through pipe 9, and if desired the heat from any particular pipe 9 may be entirely shut off by closing damper 11.

When the heating system is not in use for heating purposes, as for instance during the summertime, the same may be utilized as a Ventilating system by changing the panels or plates 13 and using perforated panels in place of the solid panels so that airinay pass from the room into the pipe or tube 4f and from thence out of the top thereof. Of course, al1 of the baflling damper-s could be opened when using the system as a ventilating system.

Should the circulation through any of the flues be insuflicicnt to give proper heating or draft results, the baffling dampers 15 and 15 may be entirely omitted, or they may be changed to a position to offer or give a more direct circulation through the flue or flues. This may also apply to dampers 12 and 12 and vice versa so that conditions conducive to best results may be obtained.

Having thus described my invention I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patentz 1. In a damper construction of the character described, a ballling plate, a pair of journals for said plate, said journals comprising adjustable bars, clamping members engaging said adjustable bars for clamping the bars in position, each of said bars being formed with a slot at one end, a pin engaging said bars in said slot, and a rotatable member for supporting said pin.

2. In a damper construction of the character described, a pair of ballling plates, a pair of journals for each of said plates, said journals comprising a sliding bifurcated bar formed with slots therein, clamping members passing through said slots for clamping said bars in position, each of said bars being formed with L slot at one end, a pin engaging said bars in said slot, and a rotatable member for supporting said pin.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

FRANKLIN H. NEUBERGER.

Witnesses CHARLES O. Siena, ROBERT B. lNIcGINN.

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